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Title: which tyres?
Post by: scottyboy08 on 13 August 2008, 22:44
hi all i am buying some 18" wheels for my mk4 golf and i was wondering which tyres are needed to make sure my golf rides properly ie not changing the speedo or anything like that?
also what tyres are good kumhos?
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: bobbarley on 13 August 2008, 22:45
Don't forget the declare the new wheels to your insurance company :)
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: scottyboy08 on 13 August 2008, 22:46
yea lol....what tyres?
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: bobbarley on 13 August 2008, 22:48
I'm a fan of Goodyear Eagle f1 and Michelin Pilot Sports.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2008, 07:54
I'm a fan of Goodyear Eagle f1 and Michelin Pilot Sports.

Goodyear FTW :afro:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: AlanD on 14 August 2008, 09:30
Goodyears EF1s also get my vote :)

I havent tried many others but have the Goodyears on at the moment and they have been stella so far.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 10:01
F1's are the king of road tyres. Assuming you have 205/55 16's as standard, you will need 225/40 18's to keep the same rolling radius.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Dubbz on 14 August 2008, 13:36
F1's are the king of road tyres. Assuming you have 205/55 16's as standard, you will need 225/40 18's to keep the same rolling radius.

Just out of intrest  :nerd: i only have baby 15" awwwww if/when i but 18's on, will i still need the 225/40 size??  :huh:

Ta..
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 14:00
Give me the size of your tyres, & I'll double check for you.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: the_stink on 14 August 2008, 14:23
may need some new rubber soon, any suggeston on teh best palce to buy?
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: T_J_G on 14 August 2008, 14:28
may need some new rubber soon, any suggeston on teh best palce to buy?

blackcircles.com
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Dubbz on 14 August 2008, 15:11
Give me the size of your tyres, & I'll double check for you.

195/65/15  :rolleyes:

:afro:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: mk4ttyJ on 14 August 2008, 15:54
www.costco.co.uk

if you have one in your area they are the cheapest place you can get tyres from

Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Jamm89 on 14 August 2008, 16:50
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/
Ive always used these. Good selection and very good prices.
Whack this code in at the checkout and get 5% reduction PURPLEK4307   :wink:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: the_stink on 14 August 2008, 16:58
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/
Ive always used these. Good selection and very good prices.
Whack this code in at the checkout and get 5% reduction PURPLEK4307   :wink:

nice one i can acctually afford soem decent tyres lol, got the old ditch finders at the mo!

but with that discount can get some goodyear ones !
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 17:59
Goodyear Eagle f1 seems to be the one everyone go's for  :wink:

Never heard a bad word about them  :cool:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 August 2008, 18:28
eagle f1's FTW but we need someone to try out the goodyear asymetrics coz im really intrigued about these??

o and aland what does stella mean??
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 19:41
eagle f1's FTW but we need someone to try out the goodyear asymetrics coz im really intrigued about these??

o and aland what does stella mean??

GY have not confirmed the release of the Asys in 205/55 16's as of about 3 weeks a go, so it's not looking good.  They do them in 225/45 17's, though.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 August 2008, 19:49
eagle f1's FTW but we need someone to try out the goodyear asymetrics coz im really intrigued about these??

o and aland what does stella mean??

GY have not confirmed the release of the Asys in 205/55 16's as of about 3 weeks a go, so it's not looking good.  They do them in 225/45 17's, though.

nhope they make them soon, want people to start trying them out so if there good ill part with my money!!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 19:52
eagle f1's FTW but we need someone to try out the goodyear asymetrics coz im really intrigued about these??

o and aland what does stella mean??

GY have not confirmed the release of the Asys in 205/55 16's as of about 3 weeks a go, so it's not looking good.  They do them in 225/45 17's, though.

nhope they make them soon, want people to start trying them out so if there good ill part with my money!!! :grin: :grin:

I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2008, 19:53
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 19:56
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

still have 3mm left  :tongue:  :wink:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 August 2008, 19:56
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

there alright mate!!!!! probs do need doing by now tho!!!! take those nasty toyos off u!!!! :evil:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 19:58
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

there alright mate!!!!! probs do need doing by now tho!!!! take those nasty toyos off u!!!! :evil:

Two of your finest good years please sir with forum discount  :grin: :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2008, 20:01
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

still have 3mm left  :tongue:  :wink:

did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 20:02
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

still have 3mm left  :tongue:  :wink:

did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

Well above the markers  :wink:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2008, 20:04
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

still have 3mm left  :tongue:  :wink:

did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

Well above the markers  :wink:

i believe you  :tongue:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 August 2008, 20:05


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:05
may need some new rubber soon, any suggeston on teh best palce to buy?

blackcircles.com

I've always found BC quite expensive compared to mytyres.
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 20:06
I need two new fronts soon BTW mat........ :evil:

fooking ell mate - they've been slicks since Bristol  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

still have 3mm left  :tongue:  :wink:

did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

Well above the markers  :wink:

i believe you  :tongue:

lol i would never drive with illegal tyres never worth it. And mat had a look and said thay have miles left in them  :laugh:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:07
eagle f1's FTW but we need someone to try out the goodyear asymetrics coz im really intrigued about these??

o and aland what does stella mean??

GY have not confirmed the release of the Asys in 205/55 16's as of about 3 weeks a go, so it's not looking good.  They do them in 225/45 17's, though.

nhope they make them soon, want people to start trying them out so if there good ill part with my money!!! :grin: :grin:

The size I mentioned above were only a couple of quid +/- to the normal F1's. :afro:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 20:08


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:10
Give me the size of your tyres, & I'll double check for you.

195/65/15  :rolleyes:

:afro:

Perfect for the 225/40 18's, then!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:11
www.costco.co.uk

if you have one in your area they are the cheapest place you can get tyres from



The costco near me is Michelin only - Same for you??  :undecided:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: GTi-Matt on 14 August 2008, 20:15


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:

ill find out availability 1st mate but TBH i think u need the gsd3's!!! do u wanna move the toyos on the back to the front or just have the goodyears on the front?? anyone?? :undecided: :undecided:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:17


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:

ill find out availability 1st mate but TBH i think u need the gsd3's!!! do u wanna move the toyos on the back to the front or just have the goodyears on the front?? anyone?? :undecided: :undecided:

Always have the best tyres on the rear......................

Understeer is a hell of alot easier to control than oversteer. :afro:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 August 2008, 20:21


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:

Go for the Asym's, Rich.  They came out top in a magazine test not so long a go, & they're only a fiver more per corner than the GS-D3's (225/40 18's).  :wink:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 20:22


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:

ill find out availability 1st mate but TBH i think u need the gsd3's!!! do u wanna move the toyos on the back to the front or just have the goodyears on the front?? anyone?? :undecided: :undecided:

Yeah put the rear toyos on the front and have two new f1 on the rear please bud :afro:
Title: Re: which tyres?
Post by: richw911 on 14 August 2008, 20:23


its the toyo tread pattern when it gets low it looks lower than it is!!!! honestly officer!!!!

for you rich consider it ordered!!!! when do u want them before or after the clutch or has someones house flooded a few times and u have done overtime and can afford it all!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin:
did you stick some tread on then cos they looked less than 3mm  :tongue:

lol @ flood!! I shall be down to see you after the clutch bud :afro: Do i go for asymetrics  :undecided:

Go for the Asym's, Rich.  They came out top in a magazine test not so long a go, & they're only a fiver more per corner than the GS-D3's (225/40 18's).  :wink:

Ok cool thanks i shall see what price youg mat can do for me :afro: